Cat's Eyewitness (Mrs. Murphy Series #13)

fantastic feline mystery

In a small hamlet in Virginia, animals talk to each other across species lines and the only ones unable to understand is the dumbest species: humans. Mary Minor ¿Harry ¿ Haristeen loves her two cats Mrs. Murphy and Pewter and her corgi Tee Tucker; they reciprocate her feelings, going so far as to help her when she becomes too deeply involved in a murder investigation and puts her life in danger.--- The Greyfiars Monastery¿s has a Virgin Mary statue on their property that starts weeping bloody tears. Many people including some of the monks think it is a miracle. Monk Thomas is found frozen to death in a kneeling position besides the statue. Harry¿s intuition screams murder and her four legged protectors know a cardinal witnessed the homicide. The journalist covering this phenomenon is killed when someone sticks a pen in his eye. Harry thinks the killings and the tears are linked; she investigates but it is only because of her animal friends that she doesn¿t become the third murder victim.--- It is always a pleasure to read a book starring Harry and Mrs. Murphy but the CAT¿S EYEWITNESS is particularly good as several changes in Harry¿s life has occurred. The heroine¿s ex-husband gives Harry a marriage proposal ultimatum or he will look elsewhere for love. Harry no longer works in the post office because she cannot bring her animals into the new facility. Susan, Harry¿s best friend, reveals a secret she kept for over two decades, and the sexpot Boom Boom finds a surprising new lover. Readers will find it impossible to figure out who the perpetrator is among the even tempered monks. Rita Mae Brown delights her fans with this fantastic feline mystery.--- Harriet Klausner

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things change even for Harry

Another great book in the series. Ms. Brown has done an excellent job of giving the reader insight into new aspects of her family of characters - yet maintaining a good mystry and fun read. Keeps the series fresh & interesting.

A reviewer

I'm glad I read the other reviews, which echoed exactly what I thought. The lesbian theme, and the preachy philosophy did not make for fun reading. I loved the earlier books, but over time noticed a big increase in profanity (there was little in her earlier books)and the philosophy and preachy stuff (including racial remarks), made it no longer a 'fun' read. I don't think I will buy any more of her books.

A reviewer

Too preachy. Too much personal philosophy and not enough crime-solving. Plus, a principal supporting character's sudden conversion to lesbianism comes out of nowhere. I've loved Brown's books up until now, but this one was a major disappointment.

Terrible

I was disappointed by the lack of deep plot as I was used to from the past books. Gay characters and preachy statements about race is a way to annoy your fans.

Insulted & Disappointed

'Neither of us was born rich but we weren't poor, we received excellent educations, we're white--which is still an advantage in this world' Page 209 - Cat's Eyewitness, Rita Mae Brown & Sneaky Pie Brown. As a black woman I find this statement extremely disheartening, and insulting. It's sad to even imagine that in 2005 there are still people who believe that the color of your skin gives you special rights. I will no longer buy, read or recommend the series or author. I also didn't see the point of lesbianism in the story.

Needs more Tucker, Mrs. Murphy and Pewter

While I have loved the series in the past, I fear Cat's Eyewitness continues a downward trend. The plot itself is a good one, but suffers dearly from an overload of preachiness and lesbianism. Trim the fat; keep the main plotline.

A disappointing series 'end'?

An avid fan of the Mrs. Murphy Mysteries, I was very disappointed in this book. This seemed to be a hastily and poorly written series finale. The mystery plot was uninspired and the writing was lackluster. The previously well written and thought provolking dialogue between the animals was missing, replaced instead with a heavy handed philosophical drone. The human dialogue and descriptive narrative were stilted and tedious. The revelation of Boom Boom's lesbianism seemed awkward and forced. Should this book NOT be the series finale, I'm not certain I would read a sequel.

So disappointed

I thought this was preachy and badly plotted. I enjoyed all the other Sneaky Pie books but found this one tedious.

Not enough of Mrs. Murphy, Tucker and Pewter in this book!

I have read the entire series with Mrs. Murphy, Tucker and Pewter and have found the last 2 in the series to be lacking. There is too much writing about religion and lesbianism. I want to read about the interaction of the animals with each other and with humans and the solving of a mystery.

Harry, Murph and the gang are back

Loved book 13 as i have the previous 12 books in this charming series. But its bittersweet as it almost seems like the author(s) are tying up loose ends..for a possible series finale...Love the closeknit family interaction between the humans and also the animals..a good book to curl up with a cat or 2 with a cup of Starbucks.

An enjoyable read!

This book has made the series all the better. Instead of such a heavy focus on the animal characters, Ms. Brown focuses on the heroine Harry. Harry has undergone some big life changes which like the rest of us, have gone through. Didn't take alot of time, the plot was well done and savor each page.

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